Cops: Driver hit another car, fled, hit officer in the face

SOUTH BLOOMING GROVE — Blooming Grove police arrested Robert M. Tansey, 23, of South Blooming Grove, and charged him with several misdemeanors related to a traffic accident Aug. 18.

Police said Tansey was driving while intoxicated when he hit a parked vehicle at 12:21 a.m. on Duelk Avenue, causing extensive damage to both vehicles. He drove off and was chased by the other vehicle's owner, who followed a fluid trail to find Tansey's vehicle, which had broken down, police said.

Tansey fled on foot, police said, pursued by a Blooming Grove officer. The officer caught Tansey, who struck him on the face, police said.

Tansey was charged with third-degree attempted assault, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and leaving the scene of an accident. He was sent to Orange County jail on $5,000 cash bail and $10,000 secured bail bond.